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PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SCQF L5

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Full-time

PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SCQF L5

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This course is for those who want to learn about competing views, perspectives, theories and evidence from Psychology, Criminology and Sociology.

Start date – August 2025
End date –  June 2026
SCQF Level - 5
Mode –  Full time
Duration: 1 Year

You will be introduced to ideas and explanations that give an understanding of why people behave in the way they do and how social institutions influence people in society.

This course is designed to support learners to gain knowledge and experience of the Social Sciences. Learners will have the opportunity to participate in our flagship Justice Conference and gain essential research skills for studying Social Sciences.  

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    What this course includes

    • Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Sociology
    • Maths
    • Communication skills (reading and writing)
    • Personal development skills

Why choose this course

This course may prepare you for studies at SCQF Level 6 and will also give you transferable skills for employment.

Entry requirements

  • Four National 4 qualifications including English and Maths (minimum Level 3)
  • Supporting statement
  • Successful interview

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

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    Where it leads

    Employment: It will give you a range of transferable skills that will be desirable to employers. 

    Education: Social Science Level 6 or other relevant NQ higher-level courses within West Lothian College.

Interview arrangements

If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for around two hours.

Please bring evidence of qualifications already gained and a pre-prepared personal statement (maximum of 200 words) which includes:

  • Why you are interested in studying the course?
  • The qualities you think are important for you to achieve your future goals
  • Any other relevant information to support your application

The interview involves:  

  • Information session 
  • Individual interview
  • Written task and numeracy task

Fees, finance and funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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